A handful of Raleigh natives, current and past, are featured in the latest edition of the New Yorker. Justin, maybe you’ve heard of him (ahem….Bon Iver) Vernon, is the main focus of the article that also touches on his roots in Raleigh with DeYarmond Edison and relationship with The Bowerbirds. The Bowerbirds are still kicking it around these parts with a new album coming out in 2009. DYE on the other hand haven’t been for two years, but Brad Cook (formerly of DYE and now in the local band Megafaun) told me that they are still selling tracks pretty well on iTunes. It’s hard out here for a flannel gangsta.
The newest article comes just before Vernon’s new EP, Blood Bank, is released in just over a week (January 20th). It is a fabulous 4 track album that picks up right where Emma left off. Neo soul/gospel is a deserving genre title for Bon Iver’s music.. The album also attempts to projects forward with an experimental track (Woods) using the infamous Auto-Tune that owes Imogean Heap a lot of credit.
Sasha Frere-Jones’ article focuses mostly on Emma and is a great retelling of Vernon’s story and rise to wooded falsetto fame.
Thanks to Tony for the tip and to the New Yorker for actually using the word Raleigh in print. Speaking of falsetto fame.
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